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| Topic | Fact | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,869,089 (July 1, 2025 estimate) | U.S. Census Bureau |
| Metro fare | $1.75 per ride; capped at $5 a day and $18 a week | LA Metro |
| FlyAway bus from LAX | $12.75 one-way to Union Station or Van Nuys | Los Angeles World Airports |
| Hotel tax (City of Los Angeles) | 14% | LA Office of Finance |
| Typical August highs | 76.7°F at LAX; 84.0°F downtown | NOAA 1991–2020 normals |
| Getty Center | Free with reservation; parking $25 per car | J. Paul Getty Trust |
| Olympic Games | July 14–30, 2028 | LA28 |
